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λάσχω G2997
G2997 is the Greek word λάσχω, transliterated láschō. The King James Version most often renders it burst asunder.
What it means
to crack open (from a fall).
Where it comes from
a strengthened form of a primary verb, which only occurs in this and another prolonged form as alternate in certain tenses.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: burst asunder.
Verses using λάσχω
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Acts 1:18 · KJV
Now this man purchased a field with the reward of iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2997 mean?
G2997 is the Greek word λάσχω (láschō), meaning to crack open (from a fall).
How is G2997 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it burst asunder (1 time).
How many times does G2997 appear in the Bible?
λάσχω (láschō) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2997 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a strengthened form of a primary verb, which only occurs in this and another prolonged form as alternate in certain tenses.
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